Cheesy Italian Sausage Casserole Food

25-MINUTE CHEESY SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thinly slice the onion; set aside about 1/3 cup for the salad.
• Add the sausage to the pan, and break it up into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon. Stir periodically until it is brown all over, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining onion and the squash. Stir for a minute, then add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover partially, and let simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the polenta into 1/4-inch rounds. Butter the flameproof baking dish, and shingle the rounds in one layer. Dot the polenta with the pieces of butter. Place the dish under the broiler, and broil the polenta until it is hot and soft, about 4 minutes.
• When the sauce is ready, spread it over the broiled polenta. Top with the fontina and grated Parmesan. Return the casserole to the broiler, and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the spinach in a large bowl with the reserved onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the casserole with the spinach salad on the side.

CHEESY ITALIAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer half each of the bread cubes, sausage, shredded cheese and vegetables in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
• Microwave Neufchatel in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until softened; whisk until creamy. Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until blended. Whisk in eggs. Pour over ingredients in baking dish; cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole (covered) 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering for the last 20 min.

CHEESY SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook sausages, drain fat. Cut into bite sized chunks and place in large pot.
• Add pasta sauce and water, bring to a boil. Add pasta and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
• Cook for 10 minutes, add vegetables. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Stir in cheeses and serve immediately.

JOLEAN'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a 2 quart, ungreased casserole dish, layer twice: 1/2 cooked macaroni, 1/2 cooked sausage, then 1/2 sauce, 1/2 mushrooms, 1/2 shredded cheese. Do the same layering again.
• Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned and casserole is bubbly.

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
• In a skillet heat oil or butter over medium heat.
• Add in the sausage meat; cook until until well browned, then add in the onion and cook for another 5 minutes or until onion is soft; drain fat then add in the mushrooms; cool the mixture.
• Sprinkle the day-old bread cubes evenly into the bottom of the buttered baking dish making certain to cover the bottom (the bread cubes do not have to be in an exact one layer!).
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the bread.
• In a large bowl combine the eggs with half and half cream, milk, dry mustard powder, seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne; whisk until very well combined.
• Pour the mixture over the shredded cheese in the pan, then push down with clean hands to make certain that the bread cubes absorb the milk mixture.
• Sprinkle the cooked sausage/onion mixture all over the egg mixture, then the tomatoes (if using).
• Sprinkle liberally with grated parmesan cheese on the top.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours or up to 24 hours.
• When ready to bake let the casserole sit out at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Set oven to 350°F.
• Bake for about 50-60 minutes (cover with foil if the top begins to brown too quickly).
• If you are using the cheddar cheese, sprinkle it on top the last 5-8 minutes of baking.
• Delicious!